The First, Fresh Taste....

Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest with 54!

It is difficult to watch the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Context.  Oh, it certainly works as a publicity stunt.  People do watch others eating in such grotesque gluttony!  This year's winner put down 54 hot dogs in short order. 

I came across a wonderful concept that sharply contrasts with this eating contest.  Shakespeare got this one correct by saying--by misdirections find directions out!  Or, let the headlines point to what you really want to read. Namely, try eating very slowly and savor the very first bite.  It's called "first bite" by Pema Chondron in her wonderful new book, How to Meditate.  Make a meal out of the first bite...roll it around your taste buds, close your eyes--have you ever tasted this food in a such manner before? 
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Here's the contrast.  Imagine the Last Supper.  Jesus takes the bread and passes it to everyone.  Then likewise with wine.  Hardly the Roman banquet!  This is not the epicureans, "eat, drink and be merry...."  Savor the presence of the Jesus in the meal.

I like where Pema Chondron takes the concept of "first bite"--or "fresh taste."  Slow down in what ever you do and savor the essence of reality.  She likens the "first or fresh bite" to tasting nature, a relationship, the first sounds of music...."  Enter its reality and live the essence,